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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 2h

At 77, who knows if she'd make it through one term? Average lifespan is around 80.

Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 3h

Wow! Not sure how that map doesn't show intent to racially gerrymander, but I don't suppose what looks obvious matters.

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Democracy North Carolina @democracync.bsky.social · 3h

"Corporate wants you to spot the difference" 👀 #ncpol

The NCGA just dropped a newly proposed congressional map which aims to completely erode Black voting power in CD1. WDYT?

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 3h

If the amount was so small, then why even take it?

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 4h

for a moment, I thought, how can people support this?

and then the words of Omar El Akkad popped into my head: "One day, everyone will have always been against this"

Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 4h

Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, say doctors: Almost all had been blindfolded and had gunshot wounds between the eyes, says medic at Nasser hospital in Gaza

Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, say doctors

Almost all had been blindfolded and had gunshot wounds between the eyes, says medic at Nasser hospital in Gaza

www.theguardian.com

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 5h

It's infuriating.

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 5h

😞

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Democracy North Carolina @democracync.bsky.social · 7h

#NCGOP leadership has confirmed they plan to rig the 2026 midterm elections by further gerrymandering Congressional District 1, the state's historic Black Belt district. This would give Republicans control of nearly 80% of North Carolina's Congressional delegation in a purple state. #NCpol

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 6h

Republican math:

"But Louisiana is only 56 percent white, and 31 percent Black. Simple math should tell you that there should be at least two districts in Louisiana that are majority-minority."

If you read one article today, let it be this one.

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 7h

Here's my full breakdown of yesterday's voting rights case, where the Supreme Court will likely say that overrepresntation of whites in Congress is constitutionally mandated.

My latest in @thenation.com

www.thenation.com/article/poli...

The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act

The ruling, when it comes, will be disastrous for Black voters and for Democrats.

www.thenation.com

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 6h

Just finished reading. I appreciate you.

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 23h

Been dreaming of this for a decade. 🙏🏽

kukuwa. @kukuwa.blacksky.app · 1d

@nhannahjones.bsky.social is opening a literary salon & bookstore two blocks away from me and I’m unwell 🤧🥹 #forusbyus

www.brownstoner.com/brooklyn-lif...

Bookstore to Open in Former Macon Hardware Digs

Pulitzer-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is teaming up with Bed-Vyne's owners to create a literary salon in the Bed Stuy building.

www.brownstoner.com

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 23h

He wanted people to see it.

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 23h

Yes

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

That's the year I moved here!

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

I attended a magnet HS. I'm NOT saying it never happened, but kids (actual teenagers) would have been shunned for less.

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

Good. I was confused.

Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

This the video where Vance infantilizes the Young Republicans by calling them "kids."

I know there was bigotry when I was growing up in the 90s, but my friends and I never made bigoted jokes. This is not normal behavior.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

JD Vance dismisses Young Republicans who in a group chat said "I love Hitler" and joked about slavery and rape as "a bunch of kids" who "told stupid jokes" and adds that "most of the stupid things I did when I was a teenager and young adult, they're not on the internet."

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

This is the right video. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

JD Vance dismisses Young Republicans who in a group chat said "I love Hitler" and joked about slavery and rape as "a bunch of kids" who "told stupid jokes" and adds that "most of the stupid things I did when I was a teenager and young adult, they're not on the internet."

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

He's such a weasel.

Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

The text that the Bulwark states in the post is not what Vance says in the video.

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Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

He doesn't use the word "kids." This post is satire.

Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

He doesn't address the Young Republicans' texts in the video. I guess this post is satire.

Beatrice Sexton @bsexton.bsky.social · 1d

Most definitely.

He actually criticized deporting immigrants a year or two back because he realized the effect it would have on the economy. But he quickly shut up about it.

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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans are scared of losing, so they're cheating. We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina. #ncpol #takeaction https://www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event/858194/

REDISTRICTING WATCH · North Carolina Democrats

Republicans are scared of losing, so they're cheating. We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina. **We need to be outside the Gener...

www.mobilize.us

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

This entire argument by Louisiana and the conservatives questions are premised on an erasure of Congress’ enforcement power under the 14th & 15th Amendments.

Literally swinging for the fences to wipe out the premise for the legitimacy of Congress’ power to enact civil rights statutes.

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